At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, M-Audio announced Torq 1.5 DJ software. New features in Torq 1.5 software include: Tempo Anchors Tempo Master zplane élastique time stretching send/receive MIDI clock a new toolbar and a variety of workflow enhancements The software’s new Tempo Anchors allow users to set the phase grid exactly on the beats… Read More M-Audio Announces Torq 1.5 DJ Software for Mac OS X and Windows
Winter NAMM Show: Peavey introduced ReValver Mk III, a 64-bit amplifier modeling app that Peavey ReValver Mk III models 15 of the world’s most popular guitar amplifiers, including several Peavey amps, through an exclusive algorithm that analyzes the interactions of the components on the circuit level, based on the amps’ original schematics. Because it models… Read More New Software Lets You Wire Up Custom Amps
NAMM Update: Garritan introduced ARIA, a new 64-bit Sampler/Synthesis Engine, developed in collaboration with Plogue Art et Technologie. Gary Garritan says, “We are very excited about ARIA. This revolutionary new sound engine will provide us with utmost flexibility to achieve our creative potential in developing software instruments. ” ARIA’s features include: Efficiency and Reliability: The… Read More Garritan Intros 64-Bit ARIA Sample Engine
NAMM Update: SoundToys announced that it is planning full VST support for both Mac and PC for the SoundToys Native Effects bundle and the native-capable plug-ins of the SoundToys TDM Effects bundle. Full VST support for OS X and Windows XP/Vista platforms is expected to ship in late spring of 2008, marking the first time… Read More SoundToys Announces VST Support for Mac/PC
[display_podcast] Winter NAMM Show: EASTWEST previewed Quantum Leap Forbidden Planet, a virtual sample-based synth collection of more than 1,000 cutting-edge presets which allows users to combine, morph, process and modulate sample-based sounds. I’m not sure if it’s the sounds or the graphics, but their preview video reminded me of BT’s This Binary Universe. Forbidden Planet… Read More Quantum Leap Forbidden Planet
SoundToys today announced the release of V3.02 of their entire software line. This is a free update for current users and features compatibility with Logic 8, Apple’s Leopard OS, and DigiDesign Pro Tools 7.4 on Mac and Windows. In addition to the compatibility testing, v3.02 also includes improvements in DSP efficiency for native applications, so… Read More SoundToys Adds Logic 8, Leopard, ProTools 7.4 Compatibility
Overloud has announced an update to BREVERB , an algorithmic reverberation Plug-in which faithfully recreates the sound of revered hardware reverbs while keeping CPU load very low. BREVERB 1.2 will add a standalone mode making it possible to use it on a laptop for live use or as a remote unit in bigger multi-computer studios.… Read More Overloud BREVERB 1.2 At 2008 NAMM Show
Best-named new startup Overloud has announced TH1, a new virtual guitar amp. Modeled after a wide variety of amplifiers, one of its most unusual features is its ability to “morph” between amps, so the guitar player can “build” his own personal amp. TH1’s Smart Control strip is a row of 8 soft buttons, pots and… Read More Overloud Debuts TH1 Guitar Amp at Winter NAMM
Clavia has released the Nord Wave Manager, an application that allows Nord Wave users to create Sample Instruments from any standard audio file and download these to the Nord Wave synthesizer through its USB interface. Highlights: Creates mono or stereo samples from an audio file (.wav format) Easy to map samples across a keyboard range… Read More Clavia Releases Nord Wave Manager
Native Instruments today announced Kore Player, a free software instrument that adds full “ready-to-play” capabilities to the recently established line of Kore Soundpack libraries. Based on the Kore 2 host system, the Kore Player lets musicians and producers efficiently access and play any Kore Soundpack material in their host sequencer and as a standalone instrument… Read More Native Instruments Announces Free Kore Player
